For over a month, I’ve been with a boy I like very much. I
want to take it to the next level by giving him a simple kiss. That’s all I
want to do—get that kiss out of my system. But I get so frustrated with myself
because I can’t get the nerve to do it. What do you think I should do?

Dear Frustrated Kisser,

Give yourself a break. Hey, that kiss can wait—and waiting is smart. Relax, and enjoy your crush. When you’re ready and the time is right, the kiss will come on its own. Who knows? Maybe he is trying to find his courage, too, and appreciates not being rushed. The best kisses aren’t pre-planned.